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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 540.54 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 540.54 and 269.34 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 540.54 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/540.54 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 540.54 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 145,589.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,589.04/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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